Cal plucks top Big Sky CB, Idaho's Marcus Harris from transfer portal

Cal's football season ended on a deflating note Saturday with lopsided loss to Texas Tech in the Independence Bowl, but as the full focus shifts to 2024 the Golden Bears turned the page quickly with a very positive development Sunday in landing one of the top cornerbacks from the FCS level in Idaho transfer Marcus Harris.

Harris was a first-team All-Big Sky selection this season and a second-team pick last year, combining for 104 tackles, 8 tackles for loss, 5 interceptions, 3 defensive touchdowns (one on a fumble return) and a whopping 27 passes defensed over those last two seasons.

He has one year of eligibility remaining and should immediately compete for a starting job with the Bears, with cornerback Jeremiah Earby departing Cal into the transfer portal.

Harris is Cal's fourth transfer addition this month, following linebacker Teddye Buchanan (UC Davis), quarterback Chandler Rogers (North Texas) and offensive lineman Aidan Keanaaina (Notre Dame).

The Bears, who were aggressive through the portal last season, are just getting started on patching the holes and filling the needs for their 2024 roster and should see a continued influx of transfers.